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VOL. XXI, NO. 137 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1987
the independent student newspaper serving Notre Dame and saint M an\
Commencement draws near
for ND, SMC graduates
Sunday marks end for ND grads
By TRIPP BALTZ the Edmund P. Joyce Athletic and Con­
Senior Staff Reporter vocation Center.
Hesburgh will receive the Univer­
sity’s Laetare Medal, awarded an­
May 17 will be a day of lasts. nually since 1883 to distinguished Amer­
It will be the last day some 1,839 will ican Catholics, at the graduation
be undergraduates at Notre Dame. exercises starting at 2 p.m. at the ACC.
It will be the last stage in Hesburgh will step down as president
postgraduate work by approximately following commencement. His tenure
167 Law, 156 Masters, 189 MBA and 80 has been the longest of any active
Ph.D. degree candidates. American college or university presi­
And it will be the last time University dent.
President Father Theodore Hesburgh Derek Bok, president of Harvard Uni­
will preside over Commencement, his versity, will give the Commencement
35th and Notre Dame’s 142nd. address. He will receive an honorary
The sixteenth president of Notre doctor of laws degree.
Dame will be the celebrant of the Bac­
calaureate Mass at 5 p.m. Saturday in see ND, page 4
SMC to hold exercises Saturday
By MARILYN BENCHIK 1930’s. Dom Helder has worked in the
Saint Mary’s Editor slums of Rio De Janiero, where he con­
centrated his efforts on improving low-
The undergraduate careers of 413 income cooperative housing.
Saint Mary’s seniors will come to a The archbishop received his appoint­
close Saturday at noon in the Court of ment in 1964, and at this time he spoke
LeMans Hall. against state-sanctioned violence and
This year’s featured speaker, Arch­ political torture. He was banned from
bishop Dom Helder Camara, and the appearing in the news media by the
1987 graduating class will participate government for these convictions.
in the College’s 140th commencement
exercise. Dom Helder has received many in­
Today’s events include the Nurses’ ternational honors, including the Mar­
Pinning Ceremony in the Church of tin Luther King, Jr. Award in 1970 and
Loretto at 1, the Baccalaureate Mass the Niwano Peace Prize in 1983. In ad­
in Angela Athletic Facility at 4 and the dition to these awards, the archbishop
Over the shoulder The ObservetyMike Ury
Color provided by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Graduation Cocktail Party at the Cen­ has been recogonized for his studies on
One last glance back as the car pulls long, but soon will be a welcome tury Center tonight at 10. a new understanding of gospel libera­
down Notre Dame Ave. reveals a site reminder of times past. Dom Helder has been active in social
which has been commonplace for so reform in Latin America since the early te SMC, page 4
Trustees do not alter
41,000 see Hesburgh farewell
ND investment policy
By CHRIS BEDNARSKI locations in the United These miracles, Hesburgh
News Editor States, Canada, Mexico, said, provide him with his
Puerto Rico and San most precious memories.
By JIM RILEY The Board, however, is not
For the first time in more Salavador, according to “To have been privy to so
News Editor bound by Sullivan’s recom­
than three decades, a Notre Maria Miceli, assistant many of these spiritual and
mendations.
Dame president bid farewell director of the alumni asso­ educational miracles,” he
The Board of Trustees The Board is following a
to the University. ciation. said, “is a priviledge, I
decided last Saturday to con­ policy which authorizes divest­
Speaking to a worldwide The event also was the for­ think, beyond counting. But
tinue following its current ment of stock from firms doing
audience of more than 41,000 mal beginning of a $300 mil­ that precisely is the most
policy on South African invest­ business in South Africa which
alumni, students, parents lion development program. precious memory that sur­
ments at its meeting last do not meet the requirements
and guests last Saturday, More than two-thirds of the vives all those years, the
weekend, according to Richard of the Equality of Opportunity
retiring University Presi­ goal has already been com­ miracles of our Lady in this
Conklin, director of public re­ Principles, which were formu­
dent Father Theodore Hes­ mitted, according to Rich­ place.”
lations and information. lated by Sullivan.
burgh said goodbye to the ard Conklin, director of Hesburgh gave thanks for
Besides hearing the report of In November, the Board
office he has held for 35 public relations and infor­ having been present for
the investments committee, decided it would completely
years. mation. these miracles. “My main
the Board also received reports reassess Notre Dame’s invest­
“How does one exit Hesburgh, who will hold word, in looking backwards
from other committees includ­ ment policy at its May meeting.
quickly and gracefully after the title of president over all those years, is
ing the student affairs commit­ Sullivan had said he would be
35 years on center stage? emeritus, spoke in front of thanksgiving; thanksgivng
tee. making an announcement
Certainly it’s not easy, and members of the Board of for graces unmerited and
before the meeting as to whe­
I must say that tonight, of Trustees, benefactors, blessing absolutely without
Rev. Leon Sullivan, author of ther companies which follow
all nights, I feel it’s some­ alumni and other dignitaries number, and of course
the Sullivan Priniciples, has his principles should pull out of
what difficult to speak when assembled at Washington miracles without number,”
scheduled a June 1 press con­ South Africa.
my heart’s in my mouth,” Hall. He spent much of his he said.
ference at which he will tell uni­
said Hesburgh, during an address expressing his “What more could one
versities, such-as Notre Dame, But, in April, Sullivan asked
hour-long television pro­ feelings about the Univer­ want than to spend so many
which follow his principles all colleges and universities
gram entitled “A, Notre sity he has led since 1952. years in this wonderful place
whether or not he recommends which follow his principles to
Dame Moment.” “(Notre Dame) is the with so many wonderful
that they divest. postpone any divestment deci­
The event, which included greatest shrine of our people, Hesburgh asked.
If necessary, members of the sions until after his June 1 press
the first presentation of Uni­ Lady,” he said. “I think “How does one describe to
Board could then meet to conference, according to Fa­
versity President-elect Fa­ what we should say tonight those who haven’t spent long
review Notre Dame’s policy in ther Oliver Williams, associate
ther Edward “Monk” Mal­ is that here, for over a cen­ years here how special, how
light of Sullivan’s recommen­ provost and member of the
loy to a nation-wide tury and a half, She has been very special this place is.”
dations. “The executive com­ Board’s ad hoc committee on
audience, was broadcast working the most wonderful Hesburgh, who will give
mittee in concert with the in­ South African investments.
live via closed-circiut televi­ lasting miracles in the lives his final address as Univer­
vestments committee could act During June, Sullivan will
sion from Washington Hall of young men, and now
before the next Board
to 187 alumni clubs at 127 young women too.” se HESBURGH, page 6
meeting,” Conklin said. see TRUSTEES, page 4
Friday, May 15,1987 - page 2
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Commencement will leave us
In Brief
with our friends, memories
ROTC detachments at Notre Dame will have a new
building. The building, which will be erected for the Army, It’s still a little hard to believe.
Navy and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps units, The clues have been there for weeks: com­
Mary
is underwritten by a $5 million gift from trustee Frank mencement ticket applications, registration
Pasquerilla. The building will be constructed near Stepan packets from the Alumni Office, yearbooks that Heilmann #
Center and will include classrooms, faculty offices, supply have our pictures in the senior section, “for
facilities and cadet lounges. There are currently 791 stu­ sale” signs advertising all the things that have
dents enrolled in the three programs. ROTC units cur­ made small, impersonal dorm rooms home for
rently operate out of a “temporary” building erected in the last four years.
1942. - The Observer Yet, when I overheard several juniors who
had finished exams congratulate themselves on
Mark Pankowski, a Notre Dame junior, was named their new status as seniors, I felt just a little
a finalist in the Time Magazine College Achievement surprised - and more than a little sad - that my
Award competition. The award recognizes academic ex­ class was actually graduating and another class
cellence and exceptional achievement in extracurricular was waiting to take our places. m
activities. Pankowski traveled to New York for an awards I guess it’s always a bit overwhelming to It
banquet and was featured in a special promotional section realize that things go on without you, that it’s
of the campus edition of Time. Pankowski is The Obser­ time to let go. It’s hard to remember that com­
ver’s managing editor. - The Observer. mencement means “beginning” when every
event, from a trip to the Grotto to a meal in
Wine coolers are dangerous, Lake County Prosecutor the dining hall, takes on the almost maudlin
Jack F. Crawford said Thursday. Crawford said that wine sense of finality, a litany of “lasts.”
coolers, a wine and juice mix consumed by two teen-agers Those lasts are almost over now. Today I’ll
shortly before their deaths, are popular among underage pick up my cap and gown and in two days I’ll
drinkers and very dangerous. Crawford said four adults be holding my diploma and standing in front of
charged in connection with supplying alcohol at the two the Dome and the Library posing for the rounds
parties where the deaths occurred will appear in court of family pictures that go along with this kind
May 21. “Wine coolers are some of the most dangerous of thing. It’s what we’ve all worked for through
beverages on the market,” Crawford said. “Kids drink four long years of studying and tests and more 5*a Stanton 'n
them like soda pop or lemonade.” - Associated Press studying and more tests. Somehow, though, it’s
something that I thought would happen far off friends we’ve made here will be the best of our
Potato ice cream might be called a half-baked in the comfortable future, not this Sunday. lives. The phrase “Notre Dame family” sounds
idea by some, but ice cream made with potatoes was un­ I’ve had the same kind of feeling during trite and overused, but there really is something
veiled Wednesday in Boise, Idaho. “Made With Potatoes? Senior Week, when all the events seem like a to it. The friends that I’ve cheered with at foot­
Outrageous!” reads the label on All Natural A1 & Reed’s frenzied attempt to capture memories of ball games, grown with and shared with have
Ice Cream. The ice cream is made with milk products, friends and moments of fun and hold them fast become a part of me that will always be there.
but with potatoes it is 80 percent fat free, said company for a lifetime. I think they’ve made me a better person; I
President Alan Reed. It is sweetened with fruit and has Four years ago, I wrote my first column in know they’ve made my time here precious.
20 percent to 50 percent fewer calories than conventional The Observer. It was about being a freshman, I know, too, that leaving Notre Dame will not
ice cream, he said. It will retail for just over $3 a quart. and about how the members of Class of 1987 mean leaving them behind.
The ice cream now comes in seven flavors, none of which were adjusting to their new roles as college In a poem called “To Autumn” John Keats
are potato - Associated Press students. I wrote about learning to negotiate writes, “Where are the songs of spring? Ay,
campus pathways, acquainting myself with where are they?/ Ask not for them, Thou hast
“Domer talk,” about Emil and Cap’n Crunch. Thy music too.” I’ve been thinking about those
Upon rereading that column with the sense words a lot during the past few days, when I’ve
Of Interest
of wistful reminiscence that has colored almost wondered what things will be like when our
everything I’ve done for the past few weeks, I days at Notre Dame are over. We’ve had our
noticed something rather surprising: not once spring here, and as sweet as the songs of these
in the whole article did I mention friends among last four years have been, I’m sure those that
ND Concert Band will be presenting a lawn concert these quintessential college elements. Surpris­ are to come will be just as wonderful.
tonight at 6:30 p.m. The free concert will be performed ing, because as I sit here writing this, my For now, though, thank you, Class of 1987, for
on the lawn in front of the Administration Building. - The friends are all I can think of. the fun and the friends, the memories and the
Observer I suppose everyone feels like I do that the music of our own special spring.
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Valedictorians to address classes
$300 million drive
for funds begins By SANDY CERIMELE their administrators on the sole Both students were active in
Assistant Saint Mary’s Editor basis of having the highest of extra-curricular activities in
cumulative grade point addition to devoting their time
Special to The Observer center ($2.5 million); an The valedictorians of Saint average at their schools. to studies.
aerospace research center Mary’s and Notre Dame will The students attributed their
The University formally ($1.5 million); and a life address their classmates, academic success to hard work Milligan was a resident as-
announced its $300 million sciences resource center ($3 families and faculty at com­ and organization, yet the honor sistent in Regina Hall last year
fund-raising drive during million). mencement ceremonies this took them both by surprise. and an active participant in
retiring University The largest single cam­ weekend. “I just wanted to get the most several intramural sports
President Father Theodore paign component is $60 mil­ out of the school I attended. I during her three years at Saint
Hesburgh’s valedictory ad­ lion in endowment for stu­ Saint Mary’s valedictorian, knew my grades were high Mary’s.
dress last Saturday. dent aid. A $10 million Laura Milligan said that in her enough, but I didn’t seriously
The program is intended classroom building is among speech, she will thank the consider myself a candidate,” Zic was a member of the
to position Notre Dame physical facilities sought. people who have contributed to said Milligan. Notre Dame marching and con­
among the nation’s most Another $35.5 million is her success at Saint Mary’s. cert bands during his four
eminent institutions of targeted for enhancement of “I hope to represent the class Zic said he assumed someone years and was awarded the
higher learing, according to student life, including new and identify with them, includ­ else had a 4.0 because “two- Outstanding Senior Marching
University officials. residence halls, social ing my experiences here,” Mil­ thirds of graduating valedic­
More than two-thirds of facilities and student life ligan said. torians probably have a 4.0.” Fraternity
the goal, or $203.5 million, programs. However, he added, “I knew
has already been commit­ Three million dollars is set Milligan will speak at Saint exactly what had to be done,
inducts
ted. aside for restoration of Sa­ Mary’s commencement cere­ and I learned how to play the
cred Heart Church. mony slated for Saturday after­ game quickly.”
The chairman of the “Notre Dame: A Strategic noon. new members
“Notre Dame: A Strategic Moment” is the fifth major John Zic, Notre Dame Milligan was a student
Moment” campaign is fund-raising endeavor for valedictorian, will speak at teacher at Harris School in
Donald Keough, chairman of the University since 1960, commencement excercises Granger, Ind. The experience By KEVIN BECKER
Notre Dame’s Board of and its $300 million goal Sunday afternoon. “My speech prepared her to take the Na­ Editor-in-Chief
Trustees and president of exceeds the total of $289.6 begins with a story, takes you tional Teachers Exam, which
the Coca-Cola company. million raised in the four on a journey and says good­ certifies her as a teacher. She The Notre Dame chapter of
A major thrust of the fund­ previous campaigns. bye,” he said. is presently interviewing in her Phi Beta Kappa will induct 73
raising effort, the largest During Hesburgh’s Milligan, an education major hometown and expects to be new members into its frater­
ever launched by a Catholic presidency, which began in from Arlington Heights, 111., notified at the end of May. She nity Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in
university, is graduate edu­ 1952, Notre Dame’s endow­ earned a 3.97 grade point hopes to teach one of the pri­ the Library Auditorium.
cation and research. ment has gone from $9 mil­ average. mary grades. Founded on Dec. 5, 1776, Phi
Among items related to lion to more than $400 mil­ Zic, a science pre­ Zic said he will attend Van­ Beta Kappa was the first soci­
that goal are $10 million for lion and annual voluntary professional major from Oak derbilt University School of ety to have a Greek letter name
computing; a support from $1.1 million to Lawn, 111., earned a 3.983 grade Medicine in the Fall, on a full and is a national fraternity
microelectronics research $48.3 million. point average. four-year scholarship from the devoted to honoring academic
The students were chosen by university. achievment and excellence in
the pursuit of a liberal educa­
tion.
“We evaluate students’ files
who have excelled academi­
All of us at the GRADUATING? cally and check to see if they
have undertaken a truly liberal
education,” said Professor
COUNTRY
The ultimate personalized gift for saying goodbye Walter Nicgorski, Notre Dame
HARVESTER to old friends and lovers. Published poet will write chapter secretary. “After eval­
uation of their vitae, their
5 personalized poems as good-bye presents. Send
names are proposed to the gen­
name, address, telephone, letter and $30 to: eral chapter for induction or
would like to wish all 1987
objection.”
Notre Dame Grads Best of luck POETRY This year’s new members
1416 WELLWOOD RD. are students from the College
and much success in the future. of Arts and Letters and the Col­
SILVER SPRING, MD.
lege of Science and generally
Located in LaFortune Basement 20904 have a grade point average
[phone] above 3.7, the chapter’s cutoff
Open
point for consideration as a
11:30 - 6:00 Mon-Fri. 12:00 - 5:00 Sat. -Satisfaction or Refund member.
Seventy one of the initiates
are graduating seniors; the
other two are graduates.
Notre Dame’s standards for
The greatest gift is a part of oneself.
membership are rather strin­
Each of the following people, in their own way, has given this gift to me gent compared to those of other
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chapters nationally, Nicgorski
and has helped make this graduation day a reality. I am forever grateful.
said.
“There are general national
guidelines for acceptance into
MIKE: How did you put up with me for 4 years? What a great roommate and friend! Best of luck at Arthur Anderson!
the fraternity, but our chapter
Come on down to Atlanta for a little southern hospitality and a lot of American Pie!
seems to keep some very high
standards compared to others
LAGRA: You’ve helped me through some difficult times, you helped me cope, and you’ve given me hope. You r across the country,” he said.
friendship is a precious treasure and a special part of my life. Thanks for caring! Best of luck at Loyola This year’s initiation cere­
University next year! mony will include several
traditional exercises such as
the Administration of the
FR. PAT: Thanks for all the prayers, advice, and good times. I’ll look forward to visiting you often when I return to
Promise, the presentation of in­
campus. Keep up the great work in the hall, in your research, and most of all, in the council; and remember-the
itiates for certificates and the
K of C is you and me! explanation of the Phi Beta
Kappa key. The speaker for the
VICKY’ not everything in life works out the way we'd like but I still feel that the times I spent with you were some of ceremony will be University
my best times at Notre Dame. I hope that some day your dream comes true. Until then, keep smiling,
President-elect Edward
praying and lovlngl
“Monk” Malloy.
The first members of the
DEBBIE: Who could ask for a better sister? Certainly not me! Keep up the hard work-l'm extremely proud of you!
Notre Dame chapter of Phi
You might want to check into the "frequent flyer ” fares to secure your round-trip tickets to Atlanta!
Beta Kappa were inducted in
May of 1968.
GRANDPA: Thanks for all your generosity and support over the years. I’m thrilled that you're here for graduation-thanks
for making the effort. I’m looking forward to saying, “Not again, Grandpa” for many years to come!
MAMA D
AND DAD: I know there were students who received higher grades, who did more for the University, and who did more
for others-we can’t all be heroes. But I also know that no student had more supportive, understanding, and
loving parents than both of you. Thanks for everything you have done for me. Most of all, thanks for accepting
me for what I am. I'm proud to be your son.
K °F C A Ya’ll are welcome to visit me in Atlanta anytime!!
Love,
DRINKING AND DRIVING
Tom V CAN Kill A FRIENDSHIP
The Observer Friday, May 15, 1987 - page 4
Courier says he helped North
get Contras money, weapons
Associated Press After Thursday’s session,
Sen. David Boren, D-Okla.,
WASHINGTON - National chairman of the Senate Intelli­
Security Council Aide Lt. Col. gence Committee, said Owen’s
Oliver North worked directly testimony demonstrated that
with a courier who helped get North and perhaps others in the
money and weapons to the Reagan administration were
Nicaraguan Contras at a time clearly involved in providing
Congress had banned U.S. mil­ arms and information to the
itary aid to the rebels, the Iran- Contras at a time when a con­
Contra hearings were told gressional ban on such aid was
Thursday. in effect.
The testimony, by former “It appears that Mr. Owen is
courier Robert Owen, trig­ another kind of well-meaning
gered the sudden resignation of person who has gotten drawn
a White House official he impl­ into a whole series of actions
icated, Johnathan S. Miller. in a tragic way because the
The second week of the government tried to find a way
House-Senate hearings con­ to get around the law,” Boren
cluded with the testimony by said.
Owen, who gave the commit­ Owen testified that Miller,
tees details of his role as mid­ director of the White House of­
dleman between North and fice of administration, had
Contra leaders. Owen will cashed traveler’s checks from
return to the witness table North for distribution to a
when the hearings resume on leader of the Contra rebels in
Tuesday. March 1985.
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The intellectual life commit­ cluded a recommendation that
travel to South Africa where he tee’s report included a recom­ a chaplain live in each women’s
will meet with black union mendation that “the Univer­ dorm. The committee also sug­
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Dom Helder will receive an Mary’s in an outstanding fas­ HFHhl YHH—jtl ,HH—1/
Honorary Doctor of hion. 11\Z\ 71.1 7BL7BI171
Humanities degree from the Laura Ann Milligan of Ar­
College. lington Heights, IL, Saint
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, ex­ Mary’s valedictorian, will also
ecutive director of the Joseph address an assembly of
P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation seniors, parents, faculty and "Congratulations Class of 1987"
and chair of the International administrators tomorrow. Mil­
Special Olympics, will also ligan is an elementary educa­
receive an Honorary Doctor of tion major.
Humanities Degree. In the event of inclement
-Frankie & Family
Sister Helen Vincent, FMM, weather the ceremonies will be
is this year’s President’s Medal held inside the Angela Athletic 1213 Lincolnway East • Mishawaka • 256-1444
Recipient. Sister Helen, presi- Facility.
The Observer Friday, May 15, 1987 - page 5
Dean Hofman receives
Senior Fellow award
By JIM RILEY the greatest influence on the
News Editor senior class, according to Dave
Miklos, senior class president.
Emil Hofman, dean of the “I hadn’t thought about (the
Freshman Year of Studies and award) and had absolutely no
retiring professor of indication it was coming,” Hof­
chemistry, has been named the man said. He noted that he does
recipient of this year’s Senior not have as much direct con­
Fellowship Award. tact with the seniors as others
The award was to be pre­ do.
sented at the senior’s last trip “But I do interview close to
to the Grotto at 9 Thursday 150 seniors and write recom­
night. mendations for them for medi­
Hofman said the award “was cal school,” he said.
completely unexpected, and I Nominations were accepted
was absolutely surprised.” from seniors during Senior
The award is given to the Month sign-ups in April.
member of the present Notre Seniors voted during the first
Dame community who has had week of May.
The Observer/Mike Ury
LIQUOR MART Number 007, Dr. Emil Hofman, donned his uni­ exam week. Nearly 1,000 students took the
form for the last time as he led his team of exam which was held in North Dining Hall. Hof­
exam proctors into the last semi-annual fresh­ man was also named this year’s senior fellow.
man chemistry final “Emil” on Wednesday of Story at left.
4527 Miami St.
(across from Scotsdale Mall) ND officers start work June 1
BEST WISHES TO THE
Special to The Observer dent since 1952, a term of 35 The library has been
years. renamed the Theodore M. Hes­
GRADUATING CLASS
Father Edward Malloy will Hesburgh, whose last sched­ burgh Library by action of the
_________OF 1987_________ officially assume the uled public appearance as trustees. The ACC has been
presidency of Notre Dame June president is at Notre Dame’s renamed the Edmund P. Joyce
1. commencement Sunday, will Athletic and Convocation Cen­
-party favorites for the big day- Malloy, an associate provost have the title president ter.
and professor of theology, was emeritus. Father William Beauchamp
elected to head the University He and Father Edmund succeeds Joyce as executive
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KORBEL BRUT / E. DRY 750M $ 6.99 Saint Mary’s Editor ticularly in the first and list down.”
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Students and faculty mem­ ding to Susan Vanek, freshman choice is decided by the Col­
GANCIA ASTI SPUMANTIE 750M $ 6.49
bers were honored at the an­ academic counselor. lege’s Academic Affairs Coun­
PAUL MASSON CHAMPAGNES 750M $ 4.59
nual Saint Mary’s College “This award is given for ex­ cil, not the Maria Pieta Com­
LE DOMAINS CHAMPAGNES 750M $ 3.39
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ANDRE BRUT 750M $ 2.99 work this year. freshman and sophomore Balka, this year’s recipient
ANDRE E. DRY / PINK 750M $ 2.10 Don Balka, of the College’s courses,” Vanek said. of the award, joined the College
Mathematics Department, Nominations are taken from in 1974. Before coming to Saint
received the Maria Pieta students, faculty and adminis­ Mary’s he taught at the Univer­
Award and Father David trators. “The list of names for sity of Missouri.
CALL 291-3355 TO ORDER Murphy, associate professor of the nomination is given to the Balka received his bachelor
CASH & CARRY religious studies, was awarded Maria Pieta Committee, com­ of science degree from Mis­
this year’s Spes Unica Award. prised of two administrators, souri Valley College, his
GOOD THRU MAY 16. 1987
The Maria Pieta Award is three faculty members and master’s degrees from St.
presented to a faculty member four students,” Vanek said. Francis College and Indiana
University, and his Ph.D. from
the University of Missouri.
Balka has also been
promoted from associate pro­
fessor to professor, the highest
teaching rank at the College.
The Spes Unica Award is pre­
sented annually to a Saint
Mary’s faculty member who
has exhibited dedicated ser­
vice to the College for an ex­
tended period of time.
Nominations for the award
also come from students, fac­
ulty and administrators. The
names are collected by the Col­
lege’s Academic Affairs Coun­
cil which then selects the
award’s recipient.
Would like to extend their
Murphy came to Saint
Mary’s as a campus minister
appreciation and congratulations in 1974 after ending his career
as a principal and a superin­
to the NOTRE DAME CLASS of 1987 tendent of schools in the
Chicago area.
He received his bachelor’s
degree from Mt. Carmel Col­
lege, his master’s from the Uni­
versity of Chicago and his doc­
torate from the University of
University Center 6502 Grape Road Mishawaka 277-7273 Notre Dame.
Murphy edited a series of es­
says by his theology students
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30-10:00 Fri.-Sat. 11:30-11 00 Sunday 12:00-10:00______ A
entitled “What I Believe, ” pub­
lished in 1985.
The Observer Friday, May 15, 1987 - page 6
"AW-
RIGHT"
The ObserverySusan Coene
Retiring University President Father Theodore they sang the Fight Song to close Hesburgh’s YOU MADE IT
Hesburgh and Executive Vice President Father valedictory address. The program was broad-
Edmund Joyce clapped along with the Notre cast across the United States and abroad. Story
Dame Chorale and 41,000 ion viewers as on page 1.
Congratulations— we know first hand
Hesburgh ents and the resources to pro­ to the University. “To have what it took to get as far as you have.
vide,” he said. been president of such a com­
And as our way of saying "great job"
“We need to explore residen- pany of valiant searching
continued from page 1
tiality; the dorm structure that souls, for so many years; to and "good luck", we're making a limited
has been so crucial in Notre have walked at the head of this
sity President at graduation number of copies of our newest publication
Dame’s history,” he added. 35-year profession, this is the
this Sunday, said Notre Dame’s
“We need to expand our stu­ blessing that I hope to carry available to the Class of 1987. Free.
future may outshine its past.
“One does not just look back, dent body, not in numbers, but into eternity,” he said. So whether you're continuing your
in diversity. We need more
one must look ahead,” he said.
black students, hispanic stu­ This 35-year profession has education, starting your new career, or just
Malloy, who will officially
take control of the University dents. We need the resources left Hesburgh “deepfully kicking back, send for your free copy of
to get them here in the first grateful to God and His blessed
on June 1, also addressed Notre place and we need the support Mother,” as well as the Notre Awright I Made It: A Graduate's Guide to
Dame’s future. “We will es­
structures to make them happy Dame community, he said. Continued Success.
tablish institutes like Kellog
and the Peace Institute. We will and proud to be Notre Dame “I leave my future in the
allow people to come here for students,” he said. hands of God,” he said. “I
symposiums. We will try to find The administrators, staff leave this University,” he Mail to: Network Concepts
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Keep In Touch
and remember:
All things are possible to
him that believeth.
Love always,
Brian K. Faulkner
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Friday, May 15, 1987 - page 7
Seniors continue to grow from experience
Throughout our lives, there are very the emotional and spiritual traits which Thus it was a great honor to be this game, but come celebrate our
few things of which we can be certain. comprise the entire person. entrusted with the stewardship of the friendships and share new lives. We
One of these is the concept of change. Within this mere tick of the universal Class of 1987, and we thank you for al­ will inform you about the weekend ac­
No matter what paths our lives take clock, we have had the chance to dis­ lowing us to serve you as your class tivities in the first newsletter to come
through the course of time, we can al­ cover ourselves. But, more important­ officers. Three years ago, Jim, Annie, out in late August, but mark your calen­
ways be sure that certain changes ly, we have had the opportunity to ex­ Mark, and Dave established a commit­ dar and ticket application now.
along the way are inevitable. Our lives perience others, and to draw upon those ment to excellence in the class office Our four years at Notre Dame was
are not stagnant entries that exist aim­ experiences. Perhaps the biggest fac­ that has been emulated by each an opportunity made possible for most
lessly in this world. They are dynamic tor influencing the graduates that sit succeeding administration. Class unity of us through our parents’ love and
beings whose change reflects the anxiously awaiting this weekend’s com­ was designated as the one goal to which dedication. We each share our ap­
growth that they experience physically, mencement, is the impact of the many all activities were directed, and this has preciation for our parents’ sacrifices in
emotionally, and mentally. These special personal relationships that been maintained ever since. The class different ways, and this weekend which
changes are for the benefit of both the have been established here at Notre budget has tripled sinced then, but the celebrates our achievements at Notre
beings, and the society in which they Dame. For it is the unique people at commitment to promoting class unity Dame, away from our families, really
live. For if it were not for this dynamic, this University, which not only share continues. So it is appropriate that on celebrates our parents’ successses.
ever-changing characteristic, life their ideas, emotions and friendships this weekend of changes that we reded- They have established and developed
would cease._______________________ on a personal basis, who are the source icate ourselves to the promotion of values and ethics that have prepared
of the unique spirit and pride which we class unity through the continuing us for the obligations of friendship, re­
Dave Miklos
all know as Notre Dame. Notre Dame community called the ligion, scholarly works, and the chal­
As an incoming freshman, each of us alumni. lenges and responsibilities of life. So
guest column entered the Notre Dame community The Class of 1987 will continue to exist we dedicate this Commencement
with a series of expectations and an­ as long as the friendships developed at Weekend to our parents in apprecia­
This weekend marksoneoMn^nost ticipations. We were thrust into a Notre Dame flourish, and we will recon­ tion, thanks and love. We love you.
important changes of our lives to date, foreign atmosphere consisting of vene every five years to celebrate our Each of us will depart with a lump
the passing from student to adult. This dorms, dining halls, and Emil. Com­ love for each other, our God, and our in our throat, and tears in our eyes.
change, although greatly anticipated, plicating the situation even further, alma mater. Fred Nelson will keep us Isn’t it wonderful that it hurts so much
brings with it a full range of possibly was the new, and seemingly infinite informed of friends who have married, to leave, that life-long friendships have
unexpected ramifications. The cross­ community of unique people. Through relocated, borne children, and eventu­ been established and must now survive
ing of this line is the end of the basic the next four years we were to realize ally, died. We will share these events separation, that Notre Dame has be­
educational process which has been an that these people are Notre Dame’s with each other through the Notre come God’s sanctuary, and that we
integral part of our lives for the last most precious commidity. The four Dame Alumni Magazine. At the end of realize the moral and ethical responsi­
sixteen years. The adjustment is not years which have comprised our Notre each Class of 1987 column will be Fred’s bilities that we must now commit our­
only as a student emerging from a con­ Dame experience, have consisted of address to which more information can selves? It is a sad and difficult
quered educational system, but as an many transitions. These many transi­ be sent. Please share your lives with weekend, but this pain stands as a tes­
adult entering a world with new goals tions have carried us through our us. We will also compose two newslet­ timony to the awesome four years
and aspirations. Upon entering this new phases of inevitable growth. But, in­ ters each year that will feature the preceding.
world, it becomes apparent that what herent in these transitions are the dear class news in a looser format: anec­ Commencement is a weekend of
we have to offer is a direct result of the friends that have made them possible. dotes, gossip, and “true stories.” Fred changes but not endings. Say goodbye,
experiences and knowledge that we As we continue throughout our lives, will also be the vehicle for this effort. but promise to return. Be happy for the
have acquired in these past sixteen these transitionary phases may seem We look forward to our first return opportunity of new life challenges, but
years. Upon close examination, one to meld together, the knowledge ac­ as alumni, to cheer for old Notre Dame, never forget Our Lady and her home,
finds that these experiences do not quired may gradually slip, and the to legitimately tailgate in Green Field Notre Dame.
merely consist of a type of dry, educa­ grades earned eventually forgotten. and to rekindle a candle at the Grotto.
tional growth. But in fact, these last But, the most treasured aspect of our We will sponsor a pre-reunion reunion Dave Miklos is the President, Melissa
relatively few years have been a pre­ lives at Notre Dame, the many friends on September 19, the Michigan State Moody is the Vice President, Fred Nel­
cious speck of earthly time, serving to that we have acquired, will persist game weekend. We realize that not son is the Secretary, and Ed LaHood is
establish not only our intellect, but also forever. everyone will not receive tickets for the Treasurer of the Class of 1987.
Seniors congratulated guests a typical Notre Dame welcome. wholesome and good for life in the fu­ place wherever you go.
Let’s save the champagne and fire ture than some good memory. People The future will be full of determina­
on a job well done crackers for after the ceremony. I am talk to you a great deal about your edu­ tive choices - whether to marry or
sure you will make your graduation a cation, but some good sacred remain single, what kind of career to
Dear Graduating Seniors: truly class event that will be one of the memory...is perhaps the best educa­ pursue, how to allow God a fitting place,
First of all, best congratulations on best ever. tion. If a man carries many such and how much responsibility to assume
a task well done. We are all proud of I have always found graduations both memories with him into his life, he is for resolving the great issues of the day.
your many accomplishments during touching and moving. The thought of safe to the end of his days.” Do not be afraid to take some risks.
the past four years, not the least of so many of you launching your life’s My best hopes and prayers go with You are now a life-time member of
which is your upcoming graduation. careers, the realization of your family’s you as we complete our time here to­ the Notre Dame family. Get involved
With your parents, may I say to one and your own hopes and dreams for this gether. I’ll be back, God willing, and with your local alumni club. Stay inter­
and all, well done; we are proud of you. happy day , the joy of past accomplish­ the river not rising, but then, so will all ested in what is happening on campus
We are bending every effort to make ments joined with future hopes - of you. God be with you, one and all. and come back to visit us frequently.
the greatest weekend for you and your horizons stretching all across this world Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. Notre Dame is only as good as its
families. In a very true way, it is always for many years to come, this indeed is President people. We will continue to depend upon
your counsel, your criticism and your
the best weekend of the year, full of a moment to remember and to Father Malloy gives
support in the years ahead. May God
pride, joy, satisfaction, hope, anticipa­ celebrate with those you love best.
tion, and a bit of nostalgia, too. What I would like to give you a parting advice for the future be with you.
will life be like for you at your five year thought from Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Reverend Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C.
President-Elect
reunion in 1992? Even better, I trust, “The Brothers Karamazov.”
as you gather five years from now to “We will remember...all our lives. To the Class of 1987:
swap stories: How the jobs went, how And even if we are occupied with im­ Congratulations on the successful Quote of the day
the marriages came to be, how the next portant things, even if we attain honor completion of your undergraduate
generation of Domers are doing here, or fall into misfortune - still let us re­ degree here at Notre Dame. I know that
and maybe even, what happened to Fa­ member how good it was once here, you have had your moments of struggle “The world is round and the place
ther Ted? when we were all together, united by a and pain, but I hope that in retrospect which may seem like the end may
We have a distinguished speaker and good and kind feeling which made us, the good times seem predominate - the also be the beginning.”
an impressive list of honorary doctors for the time...better perhaps than we friendships made, the insights gained
who will join your class. I know you are...” and the service rendered. You have en­ Ivy Baker Priest
will join me in giving President Bok of “You must know that there is nothing riched us with your presence and I
(1905-1975)
Harvard and our other distinguished higher and stronger and more know that you will carry a bit of the
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Friday, May 15, 1987 - page 8 - 9
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Friday, May 15, 1987 - page 10
The Praise of Famous Men
The highlight of the live through the outward sign of an Yeats. Ned and Ted together photographed as a date to It wouldn't surprise me; at least
telecast from Washington inward grace, the efficacy of a were a center that held. The Jackie Onassis. The late Sister he seems to that way to me,
Hall on May 9 was the conclu­ sacrament had become visible. sight of veterans upon whom Madalaeva, from Saint Mary's compared with Frank O'Malley.
sion when Father Ted and Fa­ They showed us the kind of grace has rested is an enrich­ used to spend a lot of time Popes and presidents have
ther lied stood together on the bonding that has the rarity of a ment; they surprised us with with N.D. students. She ex­ been lucky to have him on
stage to give us a sense of miracle. It was different from the eloquence of their presence plained: "They like to talk to a their sides as a secret sharer.
what life-long friendship can the family togetherness of Jack as our elder statesmen; the woman as a friend they don't He's been lucky to have Ned
mean. We saw on the monitors Kennedy with Bobby, because frosts have touched their heads have to buy dinner for later." Joyce as his secret sharer.
the lovely views of campus; it wasn't so protective. It wasn't with winter; age has almost Did she ever have to explain Isn't love enough to make a
watched a review of the careers the air of closeness that is spe­ spared their faces. How does after a tete-a-tete, "We're only marriage? Not if its the kind
of our heroes; and our cial to priests, though that was one praise the charismatic friends'? Perhaps humorously, that hits you in the head like
memories were stirred when we there too. charm? The captains and the like Woody Allen. cheap wine Hope Is the feat­
listened to Cronkite highlight­ Colleagues, whom work, kings departing could not have Professor Frank O'Malley was hered thing that lives in the
ing the Hesburgh years. The memories, dream and suffering touched so many hearts. one of the legends of this soul, " wrote Emily Dickinson.
Chorale, singing the "Halls of had united, stood together, They've been the hub that campus. His mind always Love is the feathered thing that
Ivy," pleasantly exposed us to without the usual swelling keeps our world turning; seemed to be in flight, as lives in the head if you're not
they've been the shoulders though mentally he were on careful. The love out of which
bearing the weight of our the way to finding an answer marriages are made is a many-
Father Robert Griffin world; like sticks in a bundle, that would explain all the mys­ splendoured thing; it covers a
they'd be tough to break. teries. I would meet him on his multitude of sins.
Letters to a Lonely God Watching them was like the travels in the Morris Inn. He A dog, they say, is man's
experience of going back stage would smile, greet me with an best friend. I know that's true
to meet the stage manager. As enourmous compliment, then when I see Darby O'Qill II
the old-school schmaltz, chorus; the cynosure of all top bananas, they'd be the first smile again, as though we were watching every move I make,
though I prefer the glee club eyes, like Hamlet entering to tell us they need us more conspirators who shared a se­ unwilling to let me out of his
version. Then we heard the solus. Accepting the homage of than we need them. But with­ cret that not even the great sight. Such fidelity is charming,
speeches, and it was almost the applause they were entitled out them, life at Notre Dame ones could get us to tell. He when it's offered to you by a
over, except for my surprise at to, they appeared humble, would be like playing the tank would shuffle off, leaving me dog. Would you really want a
the lump in my throat at what modest, happy, teary-eyed, towns. immensely flattered. Out of his spouse to be so faithful?
came next. pleased, grateful, perhaps Is it sentimentality to linger presence, I realized that only It was a Notre Dame mo­
Med crossed the stage to proud of themselves. Trusting, so on this? Not if you remem­ he knew the secret, and I ment. We were there when the
shake hands with Ted, after respecting, admiring the other, ber it as a lesson, presented wasn't In on the conspiracy; torch was passed. Mok and Bill
that almost imperceptible they had become leaders, now with two human beings, thriv­ nevertheless, he had made wait In the wings. They have a
hesitation so common to males sharing the same lime light; ing on loyalty, as visials aid in himself dear to me. Later, I tough act to follow. Fathers
who wonder if a handshake they had achieved a success a living tableau. It's a dog-eat- guessed that the secret was Ned and Ted had their finest
alone is appropriate, or whe­ side-by-side, that neither could dog world. How many of the that there is no brass ring; and hour as mentors, as they stood
ther it should be followed by a achieve if he had walked alone. hail-fellows, well-met, in Wash­ the sweet smile he wore was taking curtain calls like old
hug. Men receiving accolades Showing mutual affection, they ington play the game as the mask to hide his despair. pros: embodiments of a
don't hold hands, and only were being inducted as immor­ though each man were an is­ Isn't doubt a part of the shining idealism that has gone
children and jocks (and maybe tals into N.D.'s Hall of Fame. land, entire of himself? No gov­ whimsy of the Irish? out of style in our country. The
drunks) sling their arms over If a picture could accurately ernment or corporation in the Hesburgh endears himself, I cornerstone of that idealism is
the other's shoulder In a pose bear witness to the spiritual world has had a president and think, with his gift of discern­ honor. Honorable men who
out of Hummelware. Ned and chemistry in air as the super­ vice president so sensitively in ing some desire of the heart or hold each other in honor were
Ted stood there looking en­ stars took the center of the touch as Ted and Ned have some personal conviction that being honored by us. Arthur's
dearingly clumsy as they tried stage like matinee idols, then been, the right hand always you're harboring. He doesn't Camelot was lost when honor
to remember what else they that picture, worth more than a knowing what the left had was flatter you, as O'Malley did, was lost by a knight who was
could do, like lifting up joined thousand words, could be kept doing. No myth serves them as with his awareness of you, as the best friend of the king.
hands over their heads as in a chapel like a holy icon of metaphor, so that they're al­ though he were showing off his Peace and justice, faith, hope,
though they had just been friendship. ways mentioned together, like insightfulness. He treats his joy and trust are exiles from a
nominated as their party's Who would have expected the Four Horsemen; their close­ Insights as though they were kingdom that is governed by
choice. They were astonishingly them to save the best gift for ness entitles them to be their off limits to discussion, as lies.
handsome, vigorous and fit as last? They couldn't have been own myth. though he had a gentleman's Poems, says Macleish,
retirees, about to start on so endearing if they had self­ If you have a friend, you can agreement with you to respect shouldn't mean, but be. Poems
second careers. consciously posed as emplre- move mountains; love may turn your privacy. Ted's way is to defy paraphrase. So do Ned
bullders; they had to be Inno­ out as a one-night stand, un­ surprise you with his percep­ and Ted. Monk and Bill, in
In this moment's epiphany, a cent and free of any less you're married. A wife tiveness when you're off guard: their time, will show us truth
new highlight was added that self-awareness of how good should be your friend, as well overhearing him discuss you and beauty that is unique and
couldn't have been and beautiful they were. as your lover, if you plan to with a stranger, you discover untranslatable. Perhaps we will
programmed. They had cap­ "Things fall apart; the center keep her as a long-distance he's been in touch with some not know until they have
tured between them something cannot hold Mere anarchy is runner "We're just friends," truth in you that makes you finished how much moral gran­
wonderful to see, as though loosed upon the world," wrote quips Woody Allen, tick. Is that really the way It is? deur they had.
The jazz player
Special to The Observer lege circuits.
He took a hiatus for a few years
If you walk across South quad in the 60 s when interest In jazz
tonight, you might hear a partic­ music declined but came back
ularly life-like version of the clas­ and procuded a best selling al­
sic song "Gonna Fly Mow" of bum in the U.K., M.F. Horn,
"Rocky" fame. In fact. It will be which has been followed by
the live version. Maynard Fer­ seven more successful albums.
guson, virtuoso trumpeter and Highlights of Ferguson's
band leader for four decades is career have included a perfor­
bringing his big band style of mance at the closing ceremonies
jazz music to Notre Dame this of the 1976 Olympics in
evening for a very special eve­ Montreal, Canada and two
ning of sound and light. Grammy award nominations. He
also has the distinction of being
Even though Ferguson may be the only big band musician to
most recognizable for his work break Into the pop charts, with
on motion picture projects such his number one hit single
as "Rocky," his talents and expe­ "Gonna Fly Mow."
rience extend much further than Last summer, Ferguson
soundtracks. In the 50's he lauched a brand new seven piece
played with Charlie Barnett, fusion jazz band, High Voltage,
Jimmy Dorsey, and the Stan Ken­ to much critical acclaim.
ton band. After performing with Maynard Ferguson fit High Vol­
Kenton, he was first-call studio tage will be playing tonight from
trumpeter and recorded film 9 to la.m. admission is free and
soundtracks for Paramount. He refreshments will be served. In
then created his own band, the words of Senior Class Presi­
signed with a record company dent, Dave Miklos, "It will be a courtesy of Entertainment Management
and toured the jazz club and col­ classy evening." Maynard Ferguson will bring his big band jazz sound to South quad tonight.